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Craftsman Monster 486.24507 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions
Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
Before using this product,
read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating
Instructions.
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 49882
(08/06)

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  • Page 1 Before using this product, read ,, Assembly this manual and follow all Safety ,, Operation Rules and Operating Instructions. ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49882 (08/06)

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
  • Page 3 Any powerequipment cancauseinjuryif operated improperly o r if the userdoesnot understand howto operate the equipment. Exercise c aution atalltimeswhenusingpower e quipment. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object, or if your attempting to assemble or operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 TO AVOID SERIOUS iNJURY = Read Owner's Manual and all safety labels on machine before starting and using machine. = Do Not remove top cover or attempt to empty contents of cart while engine is running. = Do Not stand behind cart in exhaust discharge area while engine is running.
  • Page 5 These accessories wereavailable whentheunitwaspurchased. Theyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretail o utlets and service centers. MostSears storescanorderrepair partsforyouwhenyouprovide themodel n umbers o fyourtractor a nd VacSystem. TheHand Wand Attachment, Model 4 86.24509 provides a 12'x 5"diameter h osetoclean around shrubs, p atios, w indow wellsandother areasnotaccessible t othetractor.
  • Page 6 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4" Nylock Nut, 3/8-16 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" Nylock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1" Lock Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1" Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 Cotter Pin, 1/8"x 1-1/4"...
  • Page 7 NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE REF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON FIEF. QTY. DESCRiPTiON Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" Washer, 5/16" Standard Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1" Nylon Washer, .3281 x .75 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" Tarp Strap Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Angle Bracket "S"...
  • Page 8 24..27.._ REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Cart Tray Latch Stand Bracket Cover Lower Support Engine Tarp Strap (25") Hose Adapter Hose Hanger Rod Rope Latch Stand Plate Front Tongue Top Support Angle Rear Tongue Deck Adapter Elbow w/Deflector Cart Bed Brace Hose Clamp Axle...
  • Page 9 Assemble latch lever to rear tongue using 5/16" x 4" Assemble a washer, wheel (valve stem facing out) hex bolt and 5/16" lock nut. Tighten nut until snug and another washer onto the axle as shown in figure against side of rear tongue. See figure 1A. 3.

  • Page 10: Hitch Pin

    Secure latch stand bracket underneath the latch lock Assemble the front tongue on top of the rear tongue lever. See figure 5. using three 3/8" x 3" hex bolts and 3/8" nylock nuts. See figure 7. Assemble the cart tray, cart bed braces and wheel support together using eight 5/16"...
  • Page 11 Attach the engine mounting plate to the tongues 13. Place a hose clamp onto the end of the hose. Push using two 3/8" x 3" hex bolts in the back holes, two the hose onto the hose adapter (nozzle). Tighten the 3/8"...
  • Page 12 15. Loop the25"tarpstrapunder thehose. F asten the CART COVER ASSEMBLY hooks tothehosehanger r odassembly. Seefigure 1. Slide the front support tube through the double loops located near the front of the cart cover. See figure 14. DOUBLE LOOPS HOSE HANGER ASSEMBLY,\ 25"...
  • Page 13 Slide the second lower support rod through outer edge Attach the front (straight) support rod to the outside of the cart cover. Slide an end of the rope onto the rod of the top angle support and a lower (bent) support end as it approaches each gap in edge.
  • Page 14 6. Attach thelastlower support r odtotheoutsideofthe While performing the assembly topanglesupport u singtwo1/4"x 3/4"hexboltsand 1/4"locknuts. D ONOT TIGHTEN Y ET.Seefigu re 19. operations in step 8, make sure the cart bag is between the top angle support NOTE: C artbagnot shownfor clarity.
  • Page 15 14.Secure ropearound bottom ofcart.Usethelanyard to ASSEMBLING THE #62468 DECK ADAPTER tighten ropeuntilitfirmlysecures thecartcovertothe TOTHE MOWER DECK cart.Seefigure22. 15.Ensure lanyard is locked tokeepropein place. S ee NOTE: Not all of the parts in the deck adapter hardware figure 22. package will be used for any one particular fit up. NOTE: C artbagriot shownfor clarity.
  • Page 16 Position t headapter o verthedeckopening, andcheck Assemble the adapter bracket to the deck using two forfitofcutout a s shown infigure24.Trimcutout, i f 5/16" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, 5/16" flat washers and 5/16" necessary, toallowtiltingofadapter, keeping thefitas nylock nuts. See figure 26. closeaspossible forbestvacuum suction.
  • Page 17 FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS FOR 1990 AND NEWER MURRAY TRACTORS WITH A 38" OR 40" DECK WITH A 46" DECK Cut out two templates and place on deck adapter as Tape 46" template onto deck adapter. Mark and then shown in figure 28.
  • Page 18 KNOW YOUR VAC SYSTEM Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your Vac System. Compare the illustration below with your Vac System to familiarize yourself with the various controls and their locations. BOOT CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE LATCH LOCK LEVER CONTROL LATCH LOCK LEVER Locks the cart bed down to the...
  • Page 19 HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM HOW TO USE YOUR VAC SYSTEM CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability WARNING: Never start or run the engine may be affected with the addition of an without all covers being properly attached to accessory or an attachment. Be aware of the blower housing and cart.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners I Check cover Check tire pressure Check eng!ne o!! !eve! I Lubricate I Clean Maintain engine per instructions below and in engine manual.
  • Page 21 TOUSE THECART WITHOUT T HEVACSYSTEM Clean theengine andtheentireunitthoroughly. Refer t o engine manual forcorrect e ngine storage Remove boltsholding frametocartandstorebagand instructions. frame in a safeplace. If storing inan unventilated or metal s torage shed, coatmetal p artswithlightoilor silicone to prevent CAUTION: T hemuffler a ndadjacent a reas rust.
  • Page 22 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION OF TRACTOR WiTH ATTACHMENT ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not operate on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.24507 MONSTER VAC REF. REF. PART QTY, DESCRIPTION PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 629-0241A Harness, Wire 725-3166 Snap Mount Switch 24634 726-0272 Clamp Housing Assembly, Inner 24633 731-1613 Switch Cover Housing Assembly, Outer 43182 Hex Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4" 24958 Hose Hanger Bracket 40320...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.24507 MONSTER VAC \\\\...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS LiST FOR 486.24507 MONSTER VAC REF, PART QI'_I'. DESCRIPTION REF, PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 48791 Cart Tray 25875 Cart Bed Brace 43088 Washer, 1/4" Std. 43064 Lock Nut, 5/16-16 43012 Hex Bolt, 1/4-20 x 3/4" 47189 Nylock Nut, 1/4-20 24386 Latch Stand Plate 47810...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24507 MONSTER VAC ADAPTER #62468 26 -_ 30--_-- _ _'--"" TO TRACTOR...
  • Page 27 REPAIR PARTS FOR MODEL 486.24507 MONSTER VAC REF. PART NO. QTY. DESCRiPTiON PART NO. QTY, DESCRiPTiON 43574 25869 Top Support Angle Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 3" 43088 25874 Front Support Tube Washer, 1/4" Std. 25876 Brace 23540 Hitch Plate 1543-69 49873 Lower Support Rod Nylon Washer...
  • Page 28 Your Home For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters.